C1
grammar
How do vous-subjonctif and nous-subjonctif differ in modern usage?
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Model answer
Modern French frequently replaces imperfect subjunctive with present subjunctive in subordinate clauses, even when sequence of tenses calls for imparfait. Literary French still uses imparfait subjunctive.
Why
Recognize both forms; produce the modern one.
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